How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION014 - Field definition &1 is not in edit mode

/SMB/DEFINITION014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Field definition &1 is not in edit mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION014 - Field definition &1 is not in edit mode ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION014 Field definition &1 is not in edit mode typically occurs when you are trying to edit a field definition in the SAP system, but the system is not allowing you to do so because the field is not in an editable state. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Field Locking: The field definition might be locked by another user or process, preventing you from editing it.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the field definition.
  System Configuration: The system might be configured in a way that restricts editing of certain field definitions.
  Transaction Mode: You might be in a display mode instead of an edit mode for the transaction you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Locking:
  
  Ensure that no other user is currently editing the field definition. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 to see